Keywords: Rogaine, Crinagen, Aldactone, Diane35, Nizoral, Propecia
Perhaps this is a good time to wrap up the
millennium by ranking the various treatments in the market. This ranking is strictly based
on the amount of inquiries and discussions that we received during the year together with
an informal survey conducted with three online pharmacies for hair loss products. It is by
no means objective. Make sure you ask your doctor before you try any products discussed
here.
Drum roll please.......
The most popular treatments for male
in 1999 are:
Rogaine / Regaine (topical minoxidil 2% or super concentrated 5%
etc.)
Propecia / Proscar (1 mg or 5 mg fiansteride)
Crinagen
Nizoral shampoo
ProstaGuard
The most popular treatments for female
in 1999 are:
Rogaine / Regaine (topical minoxidil 2%)
Diane-35
Aldactone (spironolactone)
Crinagen
Discussions about the above treatments can be found in one of our
"treatment directories" in our homepage at http://www.hairsite.com
Our rankings also coincide with a report by a recent press release
from Pharmacia & Upjohn which also claims that Rogaine is the # 1 OTC treatment in the
market for both men and women. Excerpts of the press release are included below for your
reference:
Quote:
"Despite the hopes of millions of balding men that a magic solution would eradicate
hereditary hair thinning by the end of the 20th century, such a "miracle cure"
remains undiscovered. After decades of scientific research, genetic therapies and common
myths, Rogaine(R) remains the leading FDA-approved over-the-counter treatment for
hereditary hair thinning. To date, nothing has been proven more effective for maintaining
hair and stimulating new hair growth.
In 1971, researchers introduced a new drug to combat high blood pressure called minoxidil.
The drug was found to have an interesting side effect -- hair growth in humans. By 1986,
the research department of the former Upjohn Company (now Pharmacia & Upjohn
(P&U)) perfected a minoxidil formulation that maintains and regrows hair on the head.
Thus, the hair loss treatment category was born. More than ten years after its
introduction, Rogaine is still the leading topical treatment for hereditary hair thinning
for both men and women.
FACTS ABOUT ROGAINE
Rogaine is the best selling product for hair thinning available
without a prescription.
Rogaine is a topical solution.
Rogaine Extra Strength For Men stimulates the root of the hair
follicle and for four out of five men, it will either regrow hair or at least
stop hair loss.
The most commonly reported side-effects are itching and other
mild irritations of the scalp.
In clinical trials, Rogaine was not associated with sexual
dysfunction.
There is no product for men's hereditary hair thinning proven
more effective than Rogaine Extra Strength For Men.
Results with Rogaine Extra Strength For Men may be seen in as
little as two months.
The chances of maintaining and regrowing hair are better if the
person starts using Rogaine earlier in the hair thinning process.
Rogaine For Women is available for women with hereditary hair
thinning.
There is no product for women's hereditary hair thinning proven
more effective than Rogaine For Women.
In clinical studies, 59 percent of women reported hair regrowth
with the use of Rogaine For Women."
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For independent comments and discussions on Rogaine,
Crinagen, Diane35, Aldactone, Nizoral, Propecia and more, please go to
Female Hair Loss Discussion Group
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